Why do all fundamental Physics courses begin with Mechanics?

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    Akansha Bisht | Contributor-Level 10

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    For several reasons, fundamental physics courses frequently begin with mechanics.

    • The basis of Classical Physics: The basis of classical physics is mechanics, particularly Newtonian mechanics. It discusses how things move and the forces at work on them. 
    • Conceptual Understanding: The study of mechanics opens the mind to basic ideas such as gravity, force, motion, energy, and momentum.
    • Mathematical Principles: Equations of motion, vector calculus, and differential equations are a few examples of the mathematical formulations used in mechanics. 
    • Historical Significance: One of the first fields in which physicists made importan
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